PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boing Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparbot has chosen Boeing 777 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kukko
vs
Sparbot

185 cm
31
194 lbs
23 - 10 - 2

190 cm
26
200 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Boing Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparbot slips under a jab.
Sparbot tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.

Kukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparbot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukko is in Sparbot's guard.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
Sparbot controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself.
Kukko pushes down on Sparbot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparbot trying to control from the bottom.
Kukko prevents Sparbot from improving his position.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparbot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparbot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself.
Kukko is fighting to break Sparbot's control of his arms but Sparbot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kukko tries for a takedown but Sparbot circles away easily
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kukko.
A jab lands there for Kukko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kukko shoots in but Sparbot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparbot misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sparbot moves into the clinch.

Kukko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparbot lands a body shot.
Sparbot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.
Sparbot throws the left hand but Kukko avoids the punch easily.
Kukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sparbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Kukko moves out of range.
Sparbot scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kukko looks to land a left hand but Sparbot moved out of range nicely.
Kukko throws a series of punches but Sparbot moves out of range.
Kukko blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kukko. That's going to slow Sparbot down.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko throws a series of punches but Sparbot moves out of range.
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Boing Sparbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparbot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kukko's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Sparbot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Kukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparbot's guard.
Sparbot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparbot looking to control.
Kukko looking to sit in guard and control but Sparbot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sparbot tries to stand but Kukko is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to sweep here but Sparbot controlling him for the moment.
Sparbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko controls Sparbot momentarily but Sparbot frees himself.
Sparbot advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko is trying to control but can't.
Kukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparbot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparbot's back!
Good control from Kukko.
Kukko is landing with strikes. Sparbot can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sparbot throws a hook to the side of Kukko's head but Kukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot misses the shot to the body.
Sparbot slips a jab and a cross from Kukko.
Nice body punch from Sparbot.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.
Kukko moves out of range as Sparbot strikes.
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko throws a poor cross that misses

and Sparbot counters by moving into the clinch.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Sparbot has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko takes a shot to the head.
Sparbot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparbot misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko is trying to maintain a safe position but Sparbot gets an underhook and turns Kukko into the cage.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Kukko controls the action.
Sparbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Kukko.
Sparbot lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparbot lands a body shot.
Sparbot lands with a right to the head.
Sparbot misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukko.
Sparbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko prevents a body shot from Sparbot.
Kukko prevents a body shot from Sparbot.

Kukko manages to break the clinch.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko misses the body punch
and Kukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kukko fails to land the takedown.
Sparbot scores with a nice head shot.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Kukko.
Sparbot throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparbot is fending him off so far but Kukko persists. Nope, Sparbot circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Kukko does no damage.
A big right from Kukko misses.
Sparbot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukko momentarily.
Sparbot avoids the body shot from Kukko.
Sparbot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot can't do much from the bottom here.
Kukko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sparbot struggling a bit here.
Sparbot is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Sparbot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sparbot is pressing down on Kukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kukko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparbot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lasi Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparbot is on top in guard.
Sparbot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot stands and throws Kukko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko tries to buck Sparbot off but Sparbot is having none of it.
Kukko sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparbot lands with a punch from half guard.
Kukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boing Sparbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sparbot catches Kukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Sparbot coming out on top.
Sparbot misses the shot to the body.
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot ducks down to avoid it.
Sparbot misses with a straight right.
Sparbot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Sparbot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparbot throws a low kick but Kukko moves out of range easily.
Sparbot lands with a right hand.
Boing Sparbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko scores with a three punch combo!

Kukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparbot's guard.
Kukko postures up in Sparbot's guard and throws a big left but Sparbot blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukko is one step ahead there.
Kukko trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot trying to control the position here.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boing Sparbot was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.

It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Sparbot is looking to chop away at Kukko's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot is looking to chop away at Kukko's legs.
Kukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot.
A slow jab from Sparbot misses its intended target.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Sparbot off balance momentarily.
Sparbot lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Sparbot looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
Sparbot slips under a jab from Kukko.
Sparbot moves out of range as Kukko throws a body kick.
Kukko misses with a double jab.

Sparbot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Kukko controls the action.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
Sparbot tries to work over Kukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparbot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sparbot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kukko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
Sparbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sparbot fails to land.
Sparbot struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Good body shot from Sparbot.
Sparbot misses with some punches.
Kukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sparbot.
Sparbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko blocks a body shot from Sparbot.
Sparbot tries to throw a body punch but Kukko avoids it by throwing Sparbot back against the cage.
Kukko jumps guard but Sparbot stands there with Kukko around his waist. Kukko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparbot pushes Kukko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot tries to work over Kukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kukko fails to pull guard.
Sparbot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparbot lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparbot misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko wants to get back to striking at distance but Sparbot won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparbot tries a body shot but Kukko blocks it.
Sparbot presses Kukko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparbot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boing Sparbot really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sparbot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kukko on the side of the head.
Kukko tries to move into range but Sparbot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Sparbot misses.
Sparbot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko.
A slow jab from Sparbot misses its intended target.
Sparbot throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Sparbot off balance momentarily.
Sparbot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko throws a hook but Sparbot blocks it.
Kukko walks into a stiff left hand from Sparbot.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot lands a body shot.
Kukko throws a right hand that Sparbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparbot also avoids with ease.
Sparbot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sparbot moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Kukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparbot sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparbot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sparbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparbot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sparbot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparbot misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sparbot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kukko prevents a body shot from Sparbot.
Kukko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparbot lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Kukko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kukko manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparbot is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sparbot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kukko trying to control the position but Sparbot is working away.

Kukko is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparbot is defending well.
Sparbot holding on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparbot keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sparbot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparbot is not content to let Kukko control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparbot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparbot pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.

Sparbot looking for a guillotine here but Kukko defends easily.
Sparbot is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boing Sparbot dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Sparbot throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparbot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparbot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparbot blocks a head kick by Kukko.
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukko.
Sparbot tries to clinch there but Kukko circles away.
Sparbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko looks to land a combination but Sparbot avoids it well.
Kukko misses with a combination

and Sparbot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko leaning his opponent against the cage.

Kukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kukko shoots in and drives through. Sparbot sprawls well.
Kukko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sparbot lands with a cross.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
Sparbot slips under a jab from Kukko.
A jab lands there for Sparbot.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Sparbot staying out of range there.
Kukko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Sparbot.
Kukko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparbot lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.
Sparbot scores with a jab.
Kukko shoots for a takedown but Sparbot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Sparbot slips a jab and a cross from Kukko.
Sparbot tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Sparbot.
Kukko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kukko lands with a nice combination. Sparbot backs away looking to recover.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot manages to avoid it.
Lasi Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot.
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sparbot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot throws out a loose jab but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sparbot takes the fight into the clinch.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Sparbot holds him up against the cage and eventually Kukko drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko jumps guard but Sparbot stands there with Kukko around his waist. Kukko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kukko jumps guard and drags Sparbot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot preventing the sweep.
Sparbot wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Boing Sparbot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparbot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparbot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kukko is proving hard to escape from.
Sparbot throwing strikes from guard but Kukko blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sparbot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kukko, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Boing Sparbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boing Sparbot!
Boing Sparbot is the new middleweight champion!
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